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Re: U++ needs wizards [message #36690 is a reply to message #36689]

Tue, 26 June 2012 07:17

dolik.rce
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lectus wrote on Tue, 26 June 2012 01:36

But I mean more elaborated wizards. For example, when you create a new database app it asks a few questions like:
* Database type: sqlite, mysql, etc
* Database connection string (or file name for sqlite): test.db
* Do you want a default SqlArray with basic CRUD operations? Yes / No
* Define your tables (in a dialog)
* Finish

Hi lectus,

Out of the example you posted, 80% can be already be done very simply using templates Smile

The only part that is not possible right now is opening a dialog to specify more details, but it could be probably added to the templates too. (You're free to try it Wink

)

I personally don't like wizards that much, IMHO having all the setting in one dialog (as in the create new package dialog) is much more efficient. OTOH the only wizard currently present in theide is my work Very Happy

I understand that some users like it and that it sometimes makes things easier for beginners.

BTW: If you are interested in wizards and want to try to code some (e.g. a mock-up or example implementation to convince everyone that wizards are cool Wink

), there is a ready made class in uppsrc/ide/SrcUpdater/Wizard.h just for that.

Best regards,
Honza

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